LG Best Shop Likely to Sell 'iPhone' Starting Second Half of the Year

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Eun-mo] Consumers are expected to be able to purchase Apple products at LG Electronics' appliance stores, LG Best Shop, starting in the second half of the year.

According to industry sources on the 16th, LG Electronics is negotiating with Apple to sell mobile products such as iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches at LG Best Shop.

Having withdrawn from the mobile phone business, LG Electronics plans to fill the space previously used to display and sell its own phones with Apple products, aiming to attract customers to its appliance stores. From Apple's perspective, securing over 400 LG Best Shop locations nationwide as sales bases is seen as a 'win-win' for both companies.

Although the exact start date and sales method have not been disclosed, sales are expected to begin in the second half of this year.